Do you have a WordPress website and want to replace it with a Duplicator Pro backup effortlessly? You can do this using the Import Install mode in Duplicator Pro. You can either drag and drop a file or use a URL for this process.

This easy method lets you replace your existing WordPress site without needing FTP or manual database setup. Simply drag the backup file from your computer to your WordPress site to initiate the replacement. Additionally, you can use the archive URL for import, enabling you to retrieve backups from a remote location.

Requirements:
• Import feature is only available with Basic or higher license levels.
• This feature is not available in Duplicator Lite.

Import Backup using a File

Here, we’ll show you how to import a backup from one site to another. Imagine Site A as the source and Site B as the destination.

Site A: Source site from where you’d like to export the backup.

Begin with creating a backup from the Source site. Navigate to Duplicator Pro » Backups » Add New.

Now, download the Archive from Duplicator Pro » Backups » Download the [archive.zip] or [archive.daf] to your computer:

Site B: Destination/ Target site where you want to import the downloaded backup.

Make sure you have the licensed version of the Duplicator Pro plugin installed on your Destination site. To import the backup, go to Duplicator Pro » Import Backups, and Select File or Drag & Drop the downloaded [archive.daf] or [archive.zip] file from your computer:

Please set a Recovery Point to revert your website to the previous version if anything goes wrong during the import.

For detailed instructions, please see  How to Migrate a WordPress Site using Drag and Drop with Duplicator Pro.

Import Backup using a Link

Similarly, you can import your backup using the Link. Go to your Destination site, Duplicator Pro » Import Backups, and click on the Import Link tab:

The Import Install feature facilitates a seamless installation of your Duplicator backup onto your current WordPress website.

Please make sure the backup folder is publicly accessible.

You’ll see a list of information about the backup you are importing. If everything looks correct, hit Continue.

Launching the Import Installer

To continue migrating your site, click on Launch Installer.

On the next page, select Full install single site as the Install type. This will completely clear the existing site and replace it with your original files.

Click Validate, review notices/warnings, accept terms, and proceed.

Before confirming the installation, let’s ensure the WordPress database settings are accurate to override the new database before clicking OK.

I’m excited to share that Duplicator Pro can smoothly transition your WordPress site to its new location. If you change domains, remember to update your DNS.